Pharmacy and Therapeutics Process

The Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) process includes the selection of drugs considered to be the top choices based on their safety, effectiveness and value for our Drug List/Formulary.

The P&T process is led by an independent group of practicing doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals responsible for the research and decisions surrounding our Drug List/Formulary. This group meets regularly to review new and existing drugs, and to choose the top medications for our Drug List/Formulary.

We offer an Outcomes Based Drug List/Formulary. That means we use a balanced approach to drug list/formulary management, based on a combination of research, clinical guidelines and member experience. The latest developments and submission guidelines from around the world are considered when developing and maintaining the Drug List/Formulary.

To learn more about our drug review process and Drug List/Formulary submission guidelines, click on the links below.

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